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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rousseau argue does not enter into consideration when a nation is formed by men?
(a) Love.
(b) Fairness.
(c) Laws.
(d) Equality.

2. How can what Rousseau say fell apart survive under?
(a) Religion.
(b) His guidance.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Law and government.

3. What does Rousseau want his countrymen to submit to?
(a) France.
(b) Their ideals.
(c) His wisdom.
(d) The law.

4. What does Rousseau say became of arts and sciences?
(a) Easy to access.
(b) Dictatorial.
(c) A ghetto for rich people.
(d) Open.

5. How does Rousseau qualify the relationship between the restrictions imposed by arts and sciences and their influence on society?
(a) Crumbling.
(b) A thing of the past.
(c) Paradoxical.
(d) Immutable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the rich produce the state according to Rousseau?

2. What does Rousseau say is hidden in society?

3. According to Rousseau, what is the first step to uncover the nature of inequality?

4. What do men become when they acquire more than others according to Rousseau?

5. What is Rousseau using the dedication for?

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